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The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores hosted a community menorah lighting on Dec. 17, bringing residents together to celebrate the start of Hanukkah. Religious leaders from Congregation Beth Ohr led the gathering in prayer as the Bellmores lit a 10-foot menorah in honor of the eight-day Jewish holiday.
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1/2/26
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Bellmore’s Stacy Brief is on the front line of an existential battle: the internal argument, in particularly troubled minds, over whether or not to continue living. A licensed social worker and therapist, she works with those struggling with mental health challenges in community-driven suicide-prevention programs for young people across Long Island.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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12/26/25
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman become the Republican Party's standard-bearer for governor after Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/23/25
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The Bellmore-Merrick Childcare Program, a longtime provider of before- and after-school care in North Bellmore schools, will no longer operate in the district after the 2025–2026 school year, Superintendent Marie Testa announced in an email to families on Dec. 10.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/19/25
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Jewish communities around the world are reeling after a deadly terror attack at a public Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, where gunmen opened fire Sunday evening, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens in what Australian authorities have called an antisemitic act of terrorism.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/19/25
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Members of the Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh gathered on Dec. 14 to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with their annual menorah lighting. The community came together to mark the start of the eight-day festival, sharing in prayers, songs, and the lighting of the menorah. Families and friends enjoyed the festive atmosphere, embracing the traditions and spirit of the holiday.
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12/19/25
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When Amy McCoy noticed her daughter feeling hesitant to invite friends over because they didn’t understand her older brother’s autism, she knew she wanted to create a story that could bridge that gap. The result was “Little Big Sister,” a children’s book aimed at helping kids understand and embrace differences.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/19/25
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Car horns honked and headlights glowed as residents rolled through a festive drive-thru toy collection on Dec. 13, spreading holiday cheer while supporting a Toys for Tots drive in partnership with the Town of Hempstead.
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/19/25
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Irving “Bob” Miller celebrated his 102nd birthday on Dec. 7, but the Bellmore-born World War II veteran still travels through the rooms of his life — from Jones Beach and Bellmore classrooms to the decks of Navy ships — and draws crowds when he talks.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/12/25
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Hundreds of fans flocked to the Bellmore Movies and The Showplace for a special opportunity: to spend an evening with four “Sopranos” actors sharing their stories about the show from on and off the screen.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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12/12/25
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